The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for March 2026. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “March was a month of contrast. On the one hand, the ongoing situation in the Middle East shifted demand towards other aviation hubs and generated robust volumes on our flights. On the other hand, the price of jet fuel has increased significantly since the start of March and this is placing huge cost pressure on airlines around the world. According to data published by … [Read more...] about Cathay reports strong March passenger and cargo demand as fuel costs surge
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American Airlines Cargo honours 100 years of flights with a legacy of service and innovation
As American Airlines celebrates its centennial year and marks 100 years since its first mail flight in 1926, American Airlines Cargo is reflecting on more than 80 years of innovation, operational excellence and service to customers around the world. The story of American’s cargo business began formally on October 15, 1944, when a DC-3 carrying more than 6,000 pounds of freight completed the world’s first scheduled air cargo flight between New York City and Burbank, California. Long before that … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo honours 100 years of flights with a legacy of service and innovation
DHL and IAG Cargo deepen collaboration with major multi‑year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreements
The DHL Group today announced a major expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)* collaboration with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG). The new five‑year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable approximately 240 million litres of SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport and reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of DHL Express cargo transported on British Airways flights. DHL Express will receive the Scope 3 … [Read more...] about DHL and IAG Cargo deepen collaboration with major multi‑year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreements
Cathay continues to advance its sustainability priorities through strategic investments and collaborative actions
Cathay released its Sustainability Report 2025, reflecting a year of continuous progress in its sustainability journey and reaffirming its support to the aviation industry’s long-term decarbonisation vision. Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said: “This year marks a meaningful milestone for Cathay as we celebrate ‘80 Years Together’ with Hong Kong. At the heart of this journey is our drive for sustainability leadership. Through deeper collaboration across the value chain and investments in our … [Read more...] about Cathay continues to advance its sustainability priorities through strategic investments and collaborative actions
American Airlines Cargo announces 2026 summer widebody schedule
American Airlines Cargo is preparing for the busy summer shipping season with an expanded widebody schedule across its international network. At peak summer operations, the carrier will operate up to 186 international widebody flights per day, providing enhanced lift and connectivity for freight customers worldwide. Throughout June, July and August, American will operate approximately 4,400 monthly widebody flights between the United States and Europe, reinforcing its position as a leading … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo announces 2026 summer widebody schedule
Cathay Cargo enhances the customer booking experience with the launch of Manage Booking
Cathay Cargo has launched Manage Booking, a significant upgrade to the carrier’s online booking platform that gives freight forwarders direct control over booking modifications. Available 24/7 via www.cathaycargo.com, the new feature addresses a longstanding industry challenge: the need to make changes quickly after bookings are confirmed, without relying on phone calls, manual workflows, or waiting for follow-up during office hours. Manage Booking enables forwarders to handle routine changes … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo enhances the customer booking experience with the launch of Manage Booking
